The degree offered is a B. A. in Russian.

Majors in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures choose between two distinct tracks leading to the B. A. degree. Students concentrate in either Russian Language and Culture or Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures. Regardless of the track you choose, you will benefit from the close individual attention which all faculty members, including senior professors, devote to our undergraduate majors.

Foreign language study is a primary component of both major tracks. Majors are also encouraged to acquire a background in other fields relating to Central and Eastern Europe.

• General College: All General College perspective requirements apply. All majors should try to complete five semesters of Russian language instruction (RUSS 101,102,203,204,321) or their equivalent in another Slavic/East European language while in the General College.

• College of Arts and Sciences: All College of Arts and Sciences perspective requirements apply.

This is the appropriate track for students who are most interested in studying primarily Russian language, linguistics, literature, and culture. The three-course core listed below gives you basic proficiency in Russian.

RUSS 322, RUSS 406, RUSS 407

Five more courses are required, and these may be selected from any Department offerings in Russian linguistics, literature, and literature/culture. Of these five, one must RUSS 250, an introduction to Russian culture with all readings in Russian. RUSS 250 is taught as an independent or small-group study by tenure-track faculty.

This is the appropriate track for students who are interested in exploring the languages, linguistics, literatures, and cultures of Russia as well as Slavic/East European countries. Students in this track are required to take five semesters of their target Slavic/East European language as well as two semesters of any other Slavic language or Hungarian. (Russian is strongly suggested because of its importance historically and professionally for this region.) Languages regularly offered include Czech, Hungarian, Polish, and Serbian/Croatian.

Five more courses are required, and these may be selected from any Department offerings in Slavic/East European linguistics, literature and literature/culture. Of these five, one must be SLAV 250, an introduction to the culture of the student's specialization with all readings in that national language. SLAV 250 is taught as an independent or small-group study by tenure-track faculty.

Course Offerings

All majors are encouraged to go beyond the required minimum of courses to achieve the strongest possible background in the discipline. Please consult early and often with the undergraduate advisor and other faculty who can assist you in tailoring course choices to your interests and career plans.